Hello and welcome to Breadwinning Mums! The Breadwinning Mums is a podcast where we debunk the myths of working mums, cheer each other on and show the world that it’s okay to be a mum and still pursue excellence in your chosen area of expertise. Breadwinning Mums informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast belong solely to the host and guests, and not necessarily to the host’s and guest’s employer, organization, committee or other group or individual.
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Welcome to Goals Do Come True with Doug Bennett, bestselling author, lifestyle financial planner, and international speaker. Each week, Doug will share insights with you from inspiring guests who have already achieved their work-optional dreams. You’ll get a ringside seat into real stories of people who have overcome bankruptcy, built and sold successful businesses, and are now living life on their own terms WITHOUT ever worrying about their finances. By the end of this journey, you’ll be on ...
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The only podcast where a romance writer and guest debate the sex lives of fictional characters. Hosted by bestselling author, Elissa Sussman.
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Introducing MECCA Talks, an access all areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community. Made by Australia’s biggest beauty retailer—and hosted by MECCA’s chief marketing officer, Kate Blythe—this podcast goes beyond what you see in our 100+ stores, on social media, and on The MECCA Memo to swing open the doors to the global beauty industry, and to our network of friends, founders, and collaborators. Expect conversations with brand founders, industry experts, a ...
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The Imagining the Past podcast series is brought to you by the Historical Novel Society Australasia. We feature authors appearing at our biennial conferences or have been recognised in our $150,000 ARA Historical Novel Prize. Our HNSA hosts, Greg Johnston and Kelly Gardiner, discuss researching, writing and publishing historical fiction with acclaimed writers of the genre in its many forms from crime to fantasy to literary fiction, set in eras stretching from ancient times to the Swinging Si ...
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Hosted by Pinoy science journalist Mikael Angelo Francisco, the Ask Theory Podcast shines the spotlight on science in and for the Philippines. From fascinating stories of Filipino scientists to urgent science-related issues that require serious attention, Ask Theory emphasizes the undeniable connections between science and society - and the importance of staying curious.
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Mindset Matters: Transforming Your Approach to Goals with Julie Hogbin
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53:18Summary In this episode, Doug Bennett, the Goals Guy, engages in a deep conversation with Julie Hogbin about the intricacies of goal setting, personal transformation, and the importance of mindset. They explore how past experiences shape our beliefs, the role of habits in achieving goals, and the impact of social media on personal branding. Julie s…
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Mady Maio and LOVE, ACTUALLY, or why we all deserve a Karl of our very own
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36:05Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Mady Maio, as we debate the sex lives of characters from LOVE, ACTUALLY. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: LOVE, ACTUALLY (2003) Find Mady online: Instagram TikTok Camber Find me: Website Instagram TikTok Buy TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY FINE here! Buy ONCE MOR…
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Last Sunday, on the 14th December 2025, in the late afternoon during a Hanukkah celebration attended by approximately one thousand people, two gunmen shot at the crowd, killing 15 people, including a holocaust survivor, two rabbis, and a ten year old Matilda. We are joined today by Michael Scott, an Australian Army veteran, previously Head of Milit…
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Youth To The People’s Founders Bring California Cool to Your Top Shelf
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29:19Welcome to MECCA Talks, your access-all-areas pass to the beauty, business and lifestyle experts we call our community. Cousins and California natives Greg Gonzalez and Joe Cloyes grew up in a family obsessed with beauty. Their grandmother was a pioneer in high-performance skincare, and they count five aestheticians and cosmetologists among their e…
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From Market Crash to Success: Lessons Learned with Chris Prefontaine
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39:16Summary In this episode of Goals Do Come True, Doug Bennett interviews Chris Prefontaine, a seasoned real estate expert who shares his journey through the real estate market, including lessons learned from the 2008 crash. Chris discusses creative real estate strategies, the importance of goal setting, and how to create a quality income stream. He e…
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S11 Ep3: Imagining the Past—Summer Mesclun Season—2025/26
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43:02Imagining the Past Summer Season is here. Enjoy catching up with book launch discussions featuring your favourite authors and new voices. Konrad Muller’s debut novel, My Heart at Evening, is published by a new imprint, Evercreech Editions. In November 2025, Konrad chatted with Rodney Croome at the Devonport Library about the novel’s recreation of t…
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S11 Ep2: Imagining the Past—Summer Mesclun Season—2025/26
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48:55Imagining the Past Summer Season is here. Enjoy catching up with book launch discussions featuring your favourite authors and new voices. Nicole Alexander travelled a long and winding road to promote her new novel, The Limestone Road. In September, she spoke with Goondiwindi Shire Councillor Susie Kelly at the Goondiwindi Library.…
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Paige Harbison and THE HOLIDAY, or why we're all horny for that f-cking cottage
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34:31Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Paige Harbison, as we debate the sex lives of characters from THE HOLIDAY. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: THE HOLIDAY (2006) Find Paige online: Instagram TikTok Website Nameless Best Friends Pod Find me: Website Instagram TikTok Buy TOTALLY AND COMPLET…
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Chriselle Lim Turned PHLUR into Everyone’s Favourite Fragrance Brand
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38:30Welcome to MECCA Talks, your access-all-areas pass to the beauty, business and lifestyle experts we call our community. Few names embody modern beauty quite like Chriselle Lim. From pioneering in the digital fashion and blogging space to redefining fragrance as former owner and current Creative Director of PHLUR, Chriselle has not just an entrepren…
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The Art of Setting Ambitious Goals with Lisa Conway-Hughes AKA Miss Lolly
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33:14Summary In this conversation, Lisa Conway-Hughes discusses her ambitious vision for growing her company over the next seven years, emphasizing the importance of setting goals that are challenging yet achievable. She reflects on her initial feelings of doubt and how, over time, those goals have started to feel more attainable. Doug adds to the discu…
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S11 Ep1: Imagining the Past—Summer Mesclun Season—2025/26
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45:12Imagining the Past Summer Season is here. Enjoy catching up with book launch discussions featuring your favourite authors and new voices. Death at Booroomba is Alison Booth’s ninth novel, a deeply evocative historical whodunnit. It was launched at Gleebooks in Sydney in September 2025. Published through Ventura Press, Jane Curry was the session's c…
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Haley Renken and HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN TEN DAYS, or why Ben can find your clit, but not your heart
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32:18Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Haley Renken, as we debate the sex lives of characters from HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN TEN DAYS. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN TEN DAYS (2003) Find Haley online: Instagram TikTok Find me: Website Instagram TikTok Buy TOTALLY AND COMPLET…
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Why You Should Trust a Sceptical Beauty Journalist with Your Skin
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35:28Award-winning beauty journalist turned brand founder, Joanna Ellner, has spent her career exploring the intersection of science, ritual and skin. After more than a decade writing for some of the world’s leading beauty publications — and consulting within the luxury skincare space — she channeled her deep industry insight into creating REOME, a rege…
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Unlocking the Power of Future Memory with Donna Laine
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50:05Summary The conversation explores the concept of future memory and how it can be utilized to enhance daily experiences. The speaker emphasizes the importance of intention and the ability to choose one's thoughts to create a more fulfilling life. Techniques for waking up with a positive mindset and setting goals are discussed, highlighting the role …
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It is my pleasure to end this season’s episodes with a conversation with my good friend, Ben Pronk. Ben is the Managing Partner of Mettle Global, one of the co-founders of The Resilience Shield, the co-host of the Unforgiving60 podcast, and an adjunct faculty at the University of New South Wales. We discussed all things about life, how to build res…
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Elizabeth Hughes and Star Wars, or why we should all be looking for our own Obi-Wan Kenobi
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31:18Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Elizabeth Hughes as we debate the sex lives of characters from the Star Wars Universe. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: STAR WARS in general, but specifically: A New Hope (1977) The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Return of the Jedi (1983) The Phantom Menace …
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Navigating Retirement: A 37-Year Journey with Steve Clout
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42:50Summary In this episode, Doug Bennett interviews Steve Clout, who shares his 37-year journey of financial planning, retirement, and personal growth. Steve discusses his transition to retirement at age 60, the psychological shifts involved, and the importance of having a plan for income after work. He reflects on his career achievements, financial d…
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In this episode we are chatting with Rickson Dsouza - the founder of Successio Global, a husband and a father of two children, and an endurance athlete. Rickson shared his life story about growing up in Dubai as a third generation Indian, starting a career in the insurance business, before finding a clear sense of mission in life to leave a set of …
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Speed Bumps, Biopsies & Last Minute Lessons with Doug Bennett
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12:57Summary In this conversation, Doug Bennett shares profound insights on resilience and goal setting, stemming from a life-altering experience. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing life's fragility and the need to adjust priorities in the face of adversity. Doug advocates for viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth and stresses that while…
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Leigh Bardugo, and fantasy villains of the 80's, or why the bad guy always gets the best lines
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32:36Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Leigh Bardugo as we debate the sex lives of 80's fantasy villains. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: LABYRINTH (1986) LEGEND (1985) LADYHAWKE (1985) INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Novel (1976) THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Novel (1985) Find Leigh online: Website Instagr…
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Unlocking the Power of Goals with Doug C. Brown
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1:07:42Keywords goals, personal development, entrepreneurship, mentorship, happiness, financial planning, life lessons, purpose, retirement, business strategies Summary In this episode of Goals Do Come True, Doug Bennett interviews Doug C. Brown, a seasoned entrepreneur and mentor with a wealth of experience in building businesses and understanding the im…
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In this episode we are chatting with Dr David James Penman, or Jim Penman, the founder and owner of Jim’s Group, the largest franchise chain in the Southern Hemisphere, with over 5,500 franchisees. Jim shared his life story about building his business empire, finding worthwhile purpose in his life, and how meaningful struggle remain as an essential…
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Candice Lim and THE GILMORE GIRLS, and who's the real sexual icon of Stars Hollow
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35:01Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Candice Lim as we debate the sex lives of characters from THE GILMORE GIRLS Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: THE GILMORE GIRLS (2000-2007) Find Candice online: Website Instagram Find me: Website Instagram TikTok Buy TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY FINE here! Buy …
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Unreasonable Visions: Redefining Success and Happiness with Dr Nona Djavid
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40:46Keywords goals, success, happiness, entrepreneurship, TED Talk, personal development, unreasonable goals, energetics, identity, framework Summary In this episode, Doug Bennett interviews Dr. Nona Djavid, an entrepreneur and TED Talk speaker, about the evolution of goals and the importance of redefining success and happiness. Dr. Nona shares her jou…
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S10 Ep8: Imagining the Past—2025—Jane Harrison
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38:41Greg Johnston chats with Jane Harrison about her novel, The Visitors, and its long and winding road to being long-listed for the 2024 ARA Historical Novel Prize.By Imagining The Past
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Charlotte Luce and THE MUMMY, or what's the *real* treasure under the sand
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32:50Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Charlotte Luce as we debate the sex lives of characters from THE MUMMY Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: The Mummy (1999) Find Charlotte online: Instagram Check out TryQuinn here! Find me: Website Instagram TikTok Buy TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY FINE here! Buy…
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From Detention to Dreams: M3's Journey
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1:07:11Summary In this episode of Goals Do Come True, Doug Bennett interviews Mario Malcolm Mugan, known as M3, an author with a compelling story about his journey in writing and goal setting. M3 shares his aspirations of creating a billion-dollar franchise with his book series, discusses the importance of manifestation and networking, and reflects on his…
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Amanda Jane Stern and THE PRINCESS BRIDE, or how to use that sixth finger for good, not evil
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32:35Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Amanda Jane Stern as we debate the sex lives of characters from THE PRINCESS BRIDE Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: The Princess Bride (1987) Find Amanda online: Website Instagram BlueSky Letterboxd Check out PERFECTLY GOOD MOMENT here! Find me: Website …
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From Martial Arts to Mindset: Stuart Wade's Journey
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S10 Ep7: Imagining the Past—2025—Beverley McWilliams
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I had a lot of fun getting to know and chatting with Victoria O’Reilly, a Registered Nurse of oncology and palliative care unit, educator, agricultural health and wellness ambassador, and a mum of three. Vicki shared with us her journey of growing up in a military family, traveling the world as a cook before finding love and settling down in Zimbab…
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Erin La Rosa and Disney Princes, or why older women love Aladdin
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31:54Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Erin La Rosa, as we debate the sex lives of Disney princes, in particular: Prince Eric, The Beast, Aladdin, Flynn Rider, and Kristoff Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: The Little Mermaid (1989) Beauty and the Beast (1991) Aladdin (1992) Tangled (2010) Fro…
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The Journey of a Breadwinning Mum with Jane Lim
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34:10Summary In this episode of Goals Do Come True, Doug Bennett speaks with Jane Lim, a financial planner and mother, about her journey from Indonesia to Australia, her experiences in the financial industry, and her reflections on setting meaningful goals. They discuss the importance of understanding one's purpose, the evolution of goals over time, and…
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It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to be chatting with Justine Campbell, a Clinical Therapist & Positive Psychology Business Coach for Female Entrepreneurs and the founder of The Lotus Collective™. Justine shared her life story about growing up as a young girl in Australia before exploring and living in eight countries around the world, marr…
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Joss Richard and THREE'S COMPANY, or why Mrs. Roper deserves a happy ending (yes, that kind)
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31:03Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Joss Richard, as we debate the sex lives of characters from THREE'S COMPANY. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: Three's Company (1977-1984) Find Joss online: Website Instagram Preorder IT'S DIFFERENT THIS TIME here! And join us at Vroman's on September 29t…
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CHOOSE to Be Your Own Champion To Achieve Your Goals with Dorice Horenstein
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54:29Join Doug Bennett as he sits down with Dorice Horenstein, speaker, author, and champion of personal growth to discuss what it truly means to “choose to be your own champion.” Dorice shares her inspiring journey from Israel to the world stage, revealing how intention, resilience, setting goals that you actually believe you can reach, the art of usin…
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S10 Ep6: Imagining the Past—2025—Mary-Lou Stephens
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51:10Greg Johnston chats to Mary-Lou Stephens about her tryptic of Tasmanian novels, all centred around various foods, The Last of the Apple Blossom, The Chocolate Factory, and The Jam Maker.By Imagining The Past
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I had an absolute blast chatting with Alka Joshi on the Breadwinning Mums podcast this week. Alka is an internationally bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris. Six Days in Bombay is her fourth novel. We spoke about the lead female characters in Alka’s novels - their journey…
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Present and Powerful: Goal Setting for Real-Life Achievement with Bennie White
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43:56Have you ever wondered how to turn your deepest struggles into your greatest strengths? Join Doug Bennett as he sits down with Bennie White, a coach, boxer, podcaster and public speaker who transformed a life of adversity, addiction, and street fights into a story of resilience and inspiration. Bennie shares how boxing became his turning point, the…
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Breaking Records & Building Habits: Fitness and Goal Setting with Byron Munford
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43:59Join Doug Bennett as he sits down with Bryon, the performance coach. Bryon Munford is the founder of Lifestyle Revolution and for 17 years he has been working in fitness and helping busy professionals optimise their health and performance for work in as little as three hours a week. Doug shares how he uses goals to help people build good lifestyle …
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S10 Ep5: Imagining the Past—2025—David Shield
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29:44Greg Johnston chats with David Shield. His manuscript, Blind Dragon, won the 2024 Elizabeth Jane Corbet Mentorship Contest. The young adult novel is set in 17C Japan, rich in details and the drama of the period.By Imagining The Past
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On this episode we are chatting with John Cachia, an award winning financial advisor at Thriving Wealth, host of Cash Talk podcast, a husband to his beautiful wife and a proud father of three boys. We talk about finding our ikigai, or purpose in life, beyond superficial accomplishments, how spirituality and our religious beliefs shape how we show u…
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Morgan Matson and PARKS AND REC, or why everyone in Pawnee is into role-playing
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32:25Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Morgan Matson, as we debate the sex lives of characters from PARKS AND RECREATION. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: Parks and Recreation (2009-2015) Find Morgan online: Website Instagram Buy GRADCHANTED here! Buy her other books here! Find me: Website In…
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Life Is Too Short For Ordinary When Extraordinary Is An Option with Karen King
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43:39Join Doug Bennett as he sits down with Karen King, creator of Gold Star Pro and founder of The Escapepreneur™ for a conversation about her journey to location independence, world schooling her children, and running her businesses remotely. Karen shares her transition from living a traditional Australian life to traveling for a decade, visiting 57 c…
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Maurene Goo and the AVENGERS or why Loki is the ideal one-night stand
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31:41Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Maurene Goo, as we debate the sex lives of characters in the AVENGERS franchise. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: Iron Man (2008) Iron Man 2 (2010) Thor (2011) Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) The Avengers (2012) Iron Man 3 (2013) Thor: The Dark…
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S10 Ep4: Imagining the Past—2025—Stephen Daisley
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1:00:25Greg Johnston chats to Stephen Daisley. Originally from New Zealand’s North Island, his first novel, Traitor, won the 2011 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Fiction. Coming Rain won the Ockham Prize in 2015. A Better Place was long-listed for the 2024 ARA Historical Novel Prize.By Imagining The Past
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Falon Ballard and PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, or why Elizabeth Swan needs a sex toy
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29:22Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Falon Ballard, as we debate the sex lives of characters in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: Pirates of the Caribbean (2003) Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End…
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Why Holding Goals Too Tightly Kills the Magic (And What to Do Instead) with Gregory Benedikt
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51:57Join Doug Bennett as he sits down with coach Gregory Russell Benedikt for a conversation about dreams versus goals. Gregory shares his journey from a 100-day rejection challenge, including asking strangers to jump in their pools, to landing a TEDx talk and meeting his girlfriend through bold action. This episode explores Gregory's perspective on ho…
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On this episode we are chatting with Jon Hunter. Jon is a Coach, Adviser, Ex-public company Chief Revenue Officer and a proud father of four children. Jon spoke about his childhood, growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia amidst his super intelligent family members, climbing up the career ladder, before the pandemic forced him to really focus on what …
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Kate Stayman-London and The West Wing, or why Dr Barlett is totally a top
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33:00Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Kate Stayman-London, as we debate the sex lives of characters on The West Wing. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: The West Wing (1999) Find Kate online: Website Instagram TikTok Buy ONE TO WATCH here! Buy FANG FICTION here! Find me: Website Instagram TikT…
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